- Lodging option(s) and Bicycle Route(s):
to the Parkway for the night BEFORE biking this section - Parkway route in Red:
bike south 102 miles on the Parkway from Ridgeland, MS (milepost 101-100) to Natchez, MS (milepost 0)
The first half of a mile is on the Multi-Use Path in the Ridgeland, MS area. Vehicle traffic is much higher in the Jackson Metro area (milepost 105 - 88) than in the rural areas. In the Ridgeland area (milepost 105 to 100 where vehicle traffic is the highest) we highly recommend biking on the Multi-Use Path that parallels the parkway in order to avoid heavy car traffic in the area. For a map and info, go to: Multi-Use Path - Bicycle Route(s) and Lodging option(s):
from the Parkway for the night AFTER biking this section - Below the Overview Map:
click on Points of Interest categories (food, restrooms, etc.) to add them to the map - Click on any of the Points of Interest for more info.
- Click on any of the Routes:
Parkway in Red, lodging routes in other colors - to view a preview and detailed route
- Information and Links:
- Before Biking on the Parkway:
in the morning in Ridgeland, MS - Biking on the Parkway:
during the day from milepost 101 to milepost 0 - After Biking on the Parkway:
in the afternoon/evening in Natchez, MS
- Before Biking on the Parkway:
- Links to complete Natchez Trace Parkway 442 Mile, North to South Itinerary Routes that this one day route is part of
Ride Stats:
- Miles on Parkway: 102
- Elevation Gain:
3,751 feet (avg. 36.8 feet/mile)
Maximum Grade: 5.4% - Elevation Loss:
3,961 feet (avg. 38.8 feet/mile)
Minimum Grade: -3.4%
Click any of the above Points of Interest categories to display them on the map.
Before Biking on the Parkway
(in the morning near milepost 100)
Milepost 100 - Ridgeland, MS - Lodging, Camping, Bicycle Shops and Food:
Lodging:
In the Ridgeland, MS area (milepost 100-101) there are several hotels located within 1 to 3 miles of the Parkway. The hotels located north of the Parkway are closer to and easier to bike to from the parkway/multi-use path. Hyatt Place Jackson/Ridgeland (601-898-8815) and Hampton Inn & Suites Jackson-Ridgeland (769-300-5556) are easy to bike to from the multi-use path (800 feet west of I-55 underpass, exit the walking/bike path onto Highland Colony Pkwy and bike north) and there are restaurants in walking distance. For hotel info, see www.visitridgeland.com.
Camping:
- In the Jackson/Ridgeland area there are no campgrounds that you can easily bike to from the Parkway. There is a campground located north of the Jackson Metro area and half a mile east of the Parkway at milepost 123.8:
Ratliff Ferry Trading Post Campground. The campground has both RV and tent camping. Call 769-231-9525 to make sure they are open on your arrival date. - There are other (private and state park) campgrounds in the Jackson Metro area that you can drive to from the Parkway. For info, go to www.nps.gov/natr/planyourvisit/campgrounds-on-or-adjacent-to-the-parkway.htm
Bicycle Shops:
- The Bike Crossing -
The Bike Crossing is located about 150 yards north of the Parkway at the corner of Old Town Crossing and Jackson Street in Ridgeland and is accessible from the multi-use trail that parallels the Parkway. - Indian Cycle Fitness & Outdoor -
Indian Cycle is located just south of the Parkway on one of the Multi-Use Path's spur routes. - Bicycle Revolution -
Mobile service available by appointment. - RideSouth -
Located south of the Parkway in Brandon, MS.
Food:
Biking on the Parkway
(during the day from milepost 101 to milepost 0)
Along/Near the Parkway - Restrooms, Top 30 Favorite Sites and Exits with Services Nearby:
RidewithGPS route of the Parkway from milepost 101 to milepost 0 that includes the following points of interest and guidance:
ridewithgps.com/routes/43681881
You can download the route to your phone!
- Milepost 101 - Multi-Use Path / Highland Colony Parkway intersection
Start of the Day - begin biking on the Multi-Use Path - Milepost 100.7 - Choctaw Agency
Exit the Multi-Use Path - turn left into the Choctaw Agency parking area and back to the Parkway - turn right onto the Parkway to continue biking south. Note: the Multi-Use Path continues further south of Choctaw Agency - do not continue on the path as there is no easy access to the Parkway south of Choctaw Agency. - Milepost 89 - Pinehaven Drive exit
Market and Restaurant 0.5 mile south of Parkway - Milepost 89 - Clinton Visitor Center
Restroom, Visitor/Info Center 0.2 mile north of Parkway - Milepost 79 - MS Hwy 467 exit
Several Markets and Restaurants 2.5-3 miles east of Parkway - Milepost 59 - Fisher Ferry Road exit
Market 0.8 mile north of Parkway - Milepost 54.8 - Rocky Springs
Top 30, Restroom, Hiking Trail, Old Trace, Picnic Area - Milepost 41.5 - Sunken Trace
Top 30, Old Trace - Milepost 41 - MS Hwy 18 exit
Several Markets and Restaurants 1 to 2 miles west of Parkway - Milepost 37 - US Hwy 61 exit
Market 0.4 mile north of Parkway - Milepost 30.0 - MS Hwy 552 exit
Old Country Store Restaurant 1.9 miles east of Parkway - Milepost 30.0 (10 miles northwest of the Parkway) - Windsor Ruins
Top 30 - Milepost 17.5 - Coles Creek
Restroom, Picnic Area, Bicycle Repair Station - Milepost 15.5 - Mount Locust
Top 30, Restroom, Old Trace, History/Nature Exhibit - Milepost 10.3 - Emerald Indian Mound
Top 30, Indian History - Milepost 8.9 - Brandon Hall Road (private driveway)
End of the Day on the Parkway (if you are staying at Brandon Hall Plantation B&B) - exit left onto Brandon Hall's private driveway - Milepost 0 (Southern Terminus) - Southern Terminus of the Parkway
End of the Day on the Parkway - exit onto Liberty Road - Downtown Natchez 2.5 miles west of Parkway
Follow one of the "Lodging" routes to your Natchez overnight stay!
After Biking on the Parkway
(in the afternoon/evening near milepost 0 - Natchez, MS)
Milepost 0 - Natchez, MS 2 miles west of the Parkway - Lodging with Bicycle Route from Parkway, Camping, Food, Bicycle Shop and Featured Points of Interest Options:
Lodging:
Brandon Hall Plantation B&B
Bed & Breakfast - 5 Guest Rooms,2 Cottages/12 Beds/Sleeps 19 -
Originally a working cotton plantation, Brandon Hall is located 10 miles north of downtown Natchez.
Route: Bike or Drive 500 feet east of Parkway exit (Brandon Hall Road at milepost 8.9) - RidewithGPS Route
Food: Guests can expect continental breakfast items in their rooms at check in.
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Linden B&B
Bed & Breakfast - 6 Guest Rooms,1 Cottage/14 Beds/Sleeps 24 -
National Register of Historic Places home on 7 park-like acres with several galleries to relax on.
Route: Bike or Drive 1.5 miles west from Parkway exit (Liberty Road exit at milepost 0) - RidewithGPS Route
Food: Full southern breakfast that can be served at an earlier time so cyclists can get an early start.
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The Guest House Inn
Bed & Breakfast - 16 Guest Rooms/20 Beds/Sleeps 40 -
A circa 1840 antebellum mansion conveniently located in downtown Natchez.
Route: Bike or Drive 2.5 miles west from Parkway exit (Liberty Road exit at milepost 0) - RidewithGPS Route
Food: Full Breakfast (complimentary for guests - Order what You Like and have it Served at Your Own Table when You are Ready). Lunch and Dinner also available daily at the Inn's on site restaurant.
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Devereaux Shields House B&B
Bed & Breakfast - 9 Guest Rooms/16 Beds/Sleeps 30 -
This Victorian property is composed of 3 homes - the 1893 Main House, the 1877 Aunt Clara’s Cottage and the 1893 Bost House.
Route: Bike or Drive 2.6 miles west from Parkway exit (Liberty Road exit at milepost 0) - RidewithGPS Route
Food: A full southern breakfast is served. Walking distance to several restaurants for dinner.
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The Burn B&B
Bed & Breakfast - 5 Guest Rooms/8 Beds/Sleeps 13 -
Built in 1834, this home once served as the headquarters of one of the Union armies occupying Natchez.
Route: Bike or Drive 2.6 miles west from Parkway exit (Liberty Road exit at milepost 0) - RidewithGPS Route
Food: A full southern breakfast is served. Walking distance to several restaurants for dinner.
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La Perl B&B
Bed & Breakfast - 2 Guest Rooms/3 Beds/Sleeps 4 -
A fully restored 1910 Victorian house with a lovely wrap-around porch.
Route: Bike or Drive 2.6 miles west from Parkway exit (Liberty Road exit at milepost 0) - RidewithGPS Route
Food: Full breakfast is served in the dining area. For dinner, restaurants are a short walk or bike ride away.
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Choctaw Hall B&B
Bed & Breakfast - 4 Guest Rooms/4 Beds/Sleeps 8 -
Built circa 1836 - features a blend of Greek Revival to Federal styles.
Route: Bike or Drive 2.7 miles west from Parkway exit (Liberty Road exit at milepost 0) - RidewithGPS Route
Food: Guests receive vouchers for a full breakfast of choice at nearby restaurants. 24/7 access to self-serve snacks, light treats, an assortment of teas, and coffee. For dinner, several restaurants are within a 2 to 5 block walk.
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River Edge Suites
Vacation Rental - 3 Guest Rooms/4 Beds/Sleeps 8 -
3 upscale suites on the bank of the Mississippi River in the historic Natchez Under The Hill area.
Route: Bike or Drive 3.0 miles west from Parkway exit (Liberty Road exit at milepost 0) - RidewithGPS Route
Food: Breakfast is not served to guests. Each suite has a fully equipped kitchen that are stocked with coffee, tea, cream, sugar, oatmeal, fruit, cereal and usually ice cream in the freezer!
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Campgrounds along/near the Parkway:
- Natchez State Park
Campground is 3 miles east of the Parkway at milepost 10. RV and tent camping.
Campgrounds further from the Parkway (not easy/safe to bike to):
- River View RV Park
Located west of Natchez, across the Mississippi River in Vidalia, LA. RV and tent camping. - Plantation RV Park
Located south of Natchez, just off of US 61. RV and tent camping.
Bicycle Shop:
- Natchez Bicycle Located in downtown Natchez: The Shops at Kress at 122 N Commerce Street
Food:
- Numerous Natchez Restaurants - Natchez is home to a variety of restaurants - everything from comfort food to fine dining. Most restaurants are individually owned and operated (very few chains).
Featured Points of Interest:
- Natchez, Mississippi - Natchez was founded by French colonists in 1716. The city is famous in American history for its role in the development of the Old Southwest, particularly with respect to its location on the Mississippi River. Natchez is well-known for the numerous antebellum mansions and estates built by its early 19th-century planter society, many of whom owned plantations in Louisiana but chose to locate their homes on the higher ground in Mississippi.
- A few of the major Natchez attractions:
- Longwood - The largest octagonal house in the United States. Construction began in 1860 but was halted in 1861 by rising tensions over the Civil War. Craftsmen, who were from the northeast, dropped their tools (where they still lay) and fled home.
- William Johnson House - Known as the “barber” of Natchez, William Johnson was born into slavery in 1809, was emancipated at the age of 11, kept an extensive diary starting in 1835 and was shot and killed over a land dispute in 1851.
- Natchez Bluff Trail - The Natchez paved trail follows a path on top of Natchez Bluff with spectacular views of the Mississippi River and then down a 200' wooden staircase to the base of the bluff. A section of the path on top of the bluff runs alongside several beautiful Victorian-era homes on Clifton Avenue. Interpretive panels along the trail tell the history of Natchez.
- Natchez City Cemetery and Natchez National Cemetery
Complete Natchez Trace Parkway 442 Mile, North to South Itineraries:
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North to South, 4 Day Itinerary
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